Good News Guernsey: A Community of Positivity Rises on the Island

Strategic Insights -

Good News Guernsey, a Facebook group founded by Richard Vahey in June, has grown to over 6,000 members with a mission to spread positivity and inclusivity on the island. The group's first real-world meet-up took place at Saumarez Park on Sunday, attracting around 10 attendees, and has since announced plans to expand onto TikTok to reach a younger audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Good News Guernsey Facebook group was created in June by Richard Vahey and has grown to over 6,000 members.
  • The group's mission is to spread positivity and inclusivity on the island, with a focus on allowing only positive messages to be posted.
  • Alanna Clark, one of the group's administrators, has taken on the task of moving the group onto TikTok to reach a younger audience.
  • The group has held walking groups and organized community clean-up initiatives, such as group weeding of public areas in need of help.
  • The group has a no-politics policy, focusing on sharing jokes, local events, and inspirational stories.
  • Alanna Clark has stated that the island allows its residents to be their best selves, highlighting the need to attract younger people to the group.

Statistics:

  • The Good News Guernsey Facebook group has over 6,000 members since its creation in June.
  • Around 10 people attended the group's first real-world meet-up at Saumarez Park on Sunday.
  • The group has plans to hold monthly meet-ups, starting with its next event.

Sources:

  • The Guernsey Press [1]
  • Erin Vaudin [2]
  • Richard Vahey [3]
  • Alanna Clark [4]